We hope you enjoy our 2025 recap over on our Youtube channel!
Thank you for an incredible 2nd year covering this amazing music scene. This was the most fun yet and we’re looking forward to what year 3 brings.
With that, I am constantly planning next steps for Inside and our birthday felt like the right time to take one. That next step is live now: our very own website.
insidethescenehfx.com is live now
@belinda.naugler.adams has worked tirelessly to put this together for today and it’s exactly what I dreamed. There’s tons to add to it over time and that starts with all of you contributing. Check it out now to get an idea of things and trust that we have some great plans with it.
This also moves us into a focus on music journalism. You’ll find a piece from myself now but @tterii and I will be cooking with this in the near future. If you’re a current journalism student looking to get involved in this side of things or someone who has an interest in writing for us please reach out and I’ll be happy to discuss ideas.
For now, you can find event news, artist pages with some snapshot information about your favourite artists in the scene - AND LYRICS
Did you also look up the lyrics to your favourite songs when you were younger (or still do now)? Come see us for your local band lyric database as we slowly build it up. Artists - reach out if you want to make this process faster for your songs so we can help get your crowds singing your words back to you.
Let us know what you think - we’re here to help build this community and you’re that community.
Thank you for everything,
Evan
We are very proud to announce that the @puffinisaband sold out debut EP release show is now up in FULL on their brand new Youtube channel! Head over there and subscribe now (you can find the video as a collab video on Inside’s channel) and relive an action packed set that featured covers of @puptheband and @thekillers
Filmed by @e.wiseman@jtlavoie@caitalyst
Edited by @e.wiseman
Live Audio by @tynandunfield
Live Audio Recorded by @robstockley_ of @friendsmusicsessions
Lights by @kadenbooth13
We’ve got another surprise in our next post that you’ll be able to find on our website as well!
MEET THE EDITORIAL TEAM: Evan Wiseman (Editor/Writer/Videography)
Evan Wiseman is a Halifax-based music journalist, promoter, and the founder of Inside the Scene HFX, a platform dedicated to showcasing the city’s thriving local music scene. With a background in journalism and a deep passion for live music, Evan has spent years supporting emerging artists, highlighting local bands, and connecting fans with unforgettable shows. Through Inside the Scene, he shares stories, interviews, and event coverage, helping to shine a spotlight on Halifax’s vibrant music community. Outside of his work in music, Evan also volunteers with initiatives that make live music more accessible for youth and all-ages audiences, combining his love for the scene with a commitment to community.
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We told you we had big things coming this year - keep an eye on our website and socials for stories from the scene, interviews, reviews and more!
Photo by @belinda.naugler.adams
Tonight. 7pm Atlantic. Inside the Scene’s Youtube.
“2 Years”
Happy 2nd Birthday to Inside the Scene 🎉 thank you for being here
Song: “Burning Up” by @theboojums
Thank you for an incredible year, 2026 Inside the Scene will be bigger and better than ever.
Huge shoutout to the Inside team @belinda.naugler.adams@jtlavoie@bluejeanlens@haleymacpheephoto@livebyhailey@tterii who bring such incredible creative minds to our scene
@musicnovascotia@novascotiamusicweek for the love, trust and opportunities
@sonicconcerts@halifaxmusicfest & @sommofest for the trust and opportunities
All of the artists that collaborated, shared and enjoyed our work - we wouldn’t be able to do this without you @wearenorc@puffinisaband@lovietmusic@feralfrickincarol@pearsesweeneyandthecore@mooniiband@caitalyst@kelseywhynot@pbabinose@kadenbooth13@rawkflagz@brown.anna and @guspubandgrill for such an incredible fundraiser for @halifaxpavilion - such a high bar has been set for next year
@fluke.band for the trust on your live EP, truly such a fun experience watching that come together and having the opportunity to collaborate
@taylerjade.music for your kindness and generosity donating towards upgrading our gear, truly an incredible emerging artist in this city
@kidslosingsleepmusic for bringing me up to make scary sounds sometimes 🤘🤘Few Beers Eve marked my 30th Kids Losing Sleep show of all time so be prepared for me to be all about their new album in 2026 @guspubandgrill & @justceejthings for offering a 2nd home to Inside and starting up Inside Sundays at Gus’ - it’s always fun to look back at the older clips and remember some fun moments on the Gus’ stage
@ryankennedyactor for the tips and advice on revamping the content - convincing me to move into covering something I am so passionate about has changed my life and offered me more opportunity than I could have imagined
@brianmortimer for always being down for the cause
@caitalyst for literally everything. I love you so much ❤️
And to all of you who support local music - keep going to shows, keep buying merch, keep supporting those in your own backyard that get up on a stage and create.
“Big things coming” in 2026
Happy New Year,
Evan
P.S. if the photo is in black & white, it was taken by the Queen of the Scene @belinda.naugler.adams
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